hamstring /ˈhæmˌstrɪŋ/ TEM8 ( hamstringing, hamstrung, hamstrings )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A hamstring is a length of tissue or tendon behind your knee which joins the muscles of your thigh to the bones of your lower leg. 腘绳肌腱

  例：

  Webster has not played since suffering a hamstring injury in the opening game.

  韦伯斯特自从首场比赛腘绳肌腱受伤以来就没有再参加比赛。

• 2. 

  V-T If you are hamstrung by a person, problem, or difficulty, they make it very difficult for you to take any action. 使无能为力 [usu v-link ADJ 'by' n]

  例：

  Rural schools were hamstrung by their inability to attract and keep experienced staff.

  农村学校因不能吸引并留住有经验的教师而难以为继。